Rahul Nirmal 06/20/2010
Search Engines Facebook Microsoft Office Computer Security Hardware/Software Maintenance
Most popular search engine in the world. So popular that many people say to find information, just “google it”.
Most popular social networking website in the world. Connects friends, family and others from all over the world.
Stands for Electronic Mail. Most popular communication method in the world. Instantaneous and allows features like attaching photos and other files.
Most popular providers are Gmail, Windows Live Mail (formerly Hotmail) and Yahoo Mail.
Recommend to use web-based providers mentioned above, e.g. not Do not use programs like Outlook or from universities, etc. You can access web-based anywhere in the world and it is permanent, unlike university for example.
“To:” sends the to contacts directly. “CC” sends the to contacts indirectly. “BCC” sends the to contacts and the other contacts cannot see to whom you sent it to.
Create Google Account to use. Works with all Google services, including YouTube. Visit
Create Yahoo Account to use. Works with all Yahoo services, including Yahoo Messenger, Answers, etc. Visit
Create Windows Live Account to use. Works with all Windows Live services, including Messenger, Office Live, etc. Visit
Most popular productivity software in the world. Most popular versions Office 2003 and Office 2010 has just been released. I will discuss Word and Excel today.
Office 2007 is different that it uses the “ribbon” interface.
Office 2007 documents put an ‘x’ after the filetype, they use a newer filetype. Eg. Word 2003 uses.doc, Word 2007 uses.docx. It is recommended to save in format to preserve compatibility. Older versions can still view the new files with a small download from Microsoft.
Text Formatting Text Proofreading
Spreadsheet program used for calculating and graphing.
Using formulas Entering data
Sorting data Filtering data
Chart options Turn data into a chart
When criminals take sensitive information in disguise. Happens mostly through . Example of “social engineering”
Never click on links in to go to sensitive websites like bank accounts. Check the URL in your web browser before typing in anything.
Software designed to harm your computer. Also occurs mostly through . Most popular examples are spyware and viruses.
Windows Defender Included in Windows Vista and 7. Free download for XP.
Use surge protector/UPS for protection. Use compressed air for cleaning of dust from tight spaces and fans. Use cloth with liquid spray or water to clean monitors.
Keep Windows updated with “Windows Update”. Keep updating anti-virus and security software. Defragment hard drive to speed up performance.